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How far is Wales, AK, from Staunton, VA?

The distance between Staunton (Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3834 miles / 6170 kilometers / 3331 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Staunton (SHD) to Wales (WAA) is 5040 miles / 8111 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 188 hours 16 minutes.

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Staunton to Wales

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Staunton to Wales. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3833.597 miles
  • 6169.576 kilometers
  • 3331.305 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3824.115 miles
  • 6154.317 kilometers
  • 3323.065 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Staunton to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Staunton to Wales generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 960 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Staunton to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
City: Staunton, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHD
ICAO Code: KSHD
Coordinates: 38°15′49″N, 78°53′47″W
Destination Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W